Franklin County, IN Highlights

Education

The level of education of our workforce is a critical factor for economic and community development. It often provides insight into the skill levels of a local area. The metrics provided here focus on the attainment of degrees and high school graduates' higher education intent. The type of work (occupations) residents perform can also assist in understanding skill levels.

Educational Attainment

1970

1980

1990

2000

2016

Total Population 25 and Older

8,793

10,723

12,029

14,218

15,517

Less than 9th Grade

3,784

2,939

1,819

1,201

721

9th to 12th, No Diploma

1,900

2,038

2,359

2,192

1,234

High School Graduate (incl. equiv.)

2,349

4,213

5,083

6,285

6,531

Some College, No Degree

1,205

2,065

2,599

Associate Degree

573

693

1,461

Bachelors Degree

563

1,071

1,931

Graduate or Professional Degree*

427

711

1,040

Source: U.S. Census Bureau & American Community Survey 5 Year Estimates*Graduate or Professional Degree data include Doctorate Degrees

High School Graduates Going on to Higher Education

2005

2006

2007

2008

Total Graduates

213

195

189

183

Total to Higher Education

130

108

131

126

Four-Year Institution

101

95

96

112

Two-Year Institution

25

2

20

8

Vocational/Tech.

4

11

15

6

Military

5

7

6

6

Source: Indiana Department of Education

Educational Attainment in 2000 and 2016

2000

Pct. ofPop. 25+

2015

Pct. ofPop. 25+

Total Population 25+

14,218

100.0%

15,517

100.0%

Less than 9th Grade

1,201

8.4%

721

4.6%

9th to 12th Grade, No Diploma

2,192

15.4%

1,234

8.0%

High School Graduate (incl. equivalency)

6,285

44.2%

6,531

42.1%

Some College, No Degree

2,065

14.5%

2,599

16.7%

Associate's Degree

693

4.9%

1,461

9.4%

Bachelor's Degree

1,071

7.5%

1,931

12.4%

Graduate or Professional Degree**

711

5.0%

1,040

6.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau & American Community Survey 5 year estimates.*Graduate or Professional Degree data include Doctorate Degrees